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A program logic model is used to make a program ready for an evaluation. It diagrammatically shows the relationships between the objectives of the program, program activities, indicators, and resources. This article describes an expanded logic model that has a greater focus on measurement of program performance. The expanded logic model specifies both outcome and process indicators, whereas other logic models only show service delivery indicators. Also, this article describes how the expanded logic model was used to develop a bicycle safety program. A workgroup established program boundaries and reviewed documents early in the process of developing the logic model. The workgroup developed the logic model which was subsequently reviewed by other stakeholders. The workgroup continually assessed the plausibility of the logic model. Challenges and advantages in using the logic model are discussed.
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Un modèle logique de programme est utilisé pour préparer un programme en vue d’une évaluation. Ce modèle montre sous forme de diagramme le rapport entre les objectifs du programme, les activités, les indicateurs et les ressources. Cet article décrit un modèle logique élargi qui met plus d’emphase sur la mesure du rendement du programme. Le modèle logique élargi spécifie les indicateurs du processus en plus des résultats, alors que d’autres modèles logiques démontrent les indicateurs de service. Cet article décrit aussi comment ce modèle logique élargi a été utilisé pour le développement d’un programme de sécurité à vélo. Un groupe de travail a établi les limites du programme et a passé en revue les documents dans le but de développer le modèle logique. Le groupe de travail a réussi à développer le modèle logique en deux réunions. D’autres contributeurs ont ensuite passé en revue ce modèle logique. Ce groupe a continuellement évalué la plausibilité du modèle logique. Les défis et les avantages d’utiliser un modèle logique sont aussi discutés
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Dwyer, J.J.M., Makin, S. Using a Program Logic Model that Focuses on Performance Measurement to Develop a Program. Can J Public Health 88, 421–425 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03403919
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